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The RealReal (REAL) reported strong Q1 2025 results with revenue reaching $160 million, up 11% year-over-year. The company achieved a net income of $62 million, including $80 million in non-cash gains, and Adjusted EBITDA of $4.1 million, marking a $6.4 million improvement from the previous year. Key metrics showed positive trends with GMV increasing 9% to $490 million and gross margin improving to 75.0%. The company's active buyer count grew 7% to 985,000, while average order value increased 5% to $564. For full-year 2025, The RealReal reaffirmed its guidance, projecting GMV of $1.96-1.99 billion, revenue of $645-660 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $20-30 million.
The RealReal (REAL) ha riportato solidi risultati nel primo trimestre 2025 con un fatturato che ha raggiunto i 160 milioni di dollari, in aumento dell'11% rispetto all'anno precedente. La società ha registrato un utile netto di 62 milioni di dollari, inclusi 80 milioni di dollari di guadagni non monetari, e un Adjusted EBITDA di 4,1 milioni di dollari, segnando un miglioramento di 6,4 milioni rispetto all'anno precedente. Le metriche chiave hanno mostrato tendenze positive con un GMV in crescita del 9% a 490 milioni di dollari e un margine lordo migliorato al 75,0%. Il numero di acquirenti attivi è cresciuto del 7% raggiungendo 985.000, mentre il valore medio degli ordini è aumentato del 5% a 564 dollari. Per l'intero anno 2025, The RealReal ha confermato le sue previsioni, prevedendo un GMV tra 1,96 e 1,99 miliardi di dollari, un fatturato tra 645 e 660 milioni di dollari e un Adjusted EBITDA tra 20 e 30 milioni di dollari.
The RealReal (REAL) reportó sólidos resultados en el primer trimestre de 2025 con ingresos que alcanzaron los 160 millones de dólares, un aumento del 11% interanual. La empresa logró un ingreso neto de 62 millones de dólares, incluyendo 80 millones en ganancias no monetarias, y un EBITDA ajustado de 4,1 millones de dólares, lo que representa una mejora de 6,4 millones respecto al año anterior. Las métricas clave mostraron tendencias positivas con un GMV que aumentó un 9% hasta 490 millones de dólares y un margen bruto que mejoró hasta el 75,0%. El número de compradores activos creció un 7% hasta 985,000, mientras que el valor promedio de los pedidos aumentó un 5% hasta 564 dólares. Para todo el año 2025, The RealReal reafirmó sus previsiones, proyectando un GMV de 1.96-1.99 mil millones, ingresos de 645-660 millones y un EBITDA ajustado de 20-30 millones de dólares.
The RealReal (REAL)은 2025년 1분기에 강력한 실적을 보고했으며, 매출은 1억 6천만 달러에 달해 전년 대비 11% 증가했습니다. 회사는 순이익 6,200만 달러를 달성했으며, 이 중 8,000만 달러는 비현금 이익이 포함되어 있습니다. 또한, 조정 EBITDA는 410만 달러로 전년 대비 640만 달러 개선되었습니다. 주요 지표들은 긍정적인 추세를 보였으며, GMV는 9% 증가한 4억 9천만 달러를 기록했고, 총 마진은 75.0%로 향상되었습니다. 활성 구매자 수는 7% 증가한 985,000명에 달했고, 평균 주문 금액은 5% 증가한 564달러였습니다. 2025년 전체에 대해 The RealReal은 GMV 19.6억~19.9억 달러, 매출 6억 4,500만~6억 6,000만 달러, 조정 EBITDA 2,000만~3,000만 달러의 가이던스를 재확인했습니다.
The RealReal (REAL) a publié de solides résultats pour le premier trimestre 2025 avec un chiffre d'affaires atteignant 160 millions de dollars, en hausse de 11 % par rapport à l'année précédente. La société a réalisé un revenu net de 62 millions de dollars, incluant 80 millions de gains non monétaires, et un EBITDA ajusté de 4,1 millions de dollars, soit une amélioration de 6,4 millions par rapport à l'année précédente. Les indicateurs clés ont montré des tendances positives avec un GMV en hausse de 9 % à 490 millions de dollars et une marge brute améliorée à 75,0 %. Le nombre d'acheteurs actifs a augmenté de 7 % pour atteindre 985 000, tandis que la valeur moyenne des commandes a progressé de 5 % à 564 dollars. Pour l'année complète 2025, The RealReal a confirmé ses prévisions, projetant un GMV entre 1,96 et 1,99 milliard de dollars, un chiffre d'affaires entre 645 et 660 millions de dollars, et un EBITDA ajusté entre 20 et 30 millions de dollars.
The RealReal (REAL) meldete starke Ergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2025 mit einem Umsatz von 160 Millionen US-Dollar, was einem Anstieg von 11 % im Jahresvergleich entspricht. Das Unternehmen erzielte einen Nettoeinkommen von 62 Millionen US-Dollar, einschließlich 80 Millionen US-Dollar an nicht zahlungswirksamen Gewinnen, und ein bereinigtes EBITDA von 4,1 Millionen US-Dollar, was eine Verbesserung von 6,4 Millionen gegenüber dem Vorjahr darstellt. Wichtige Kennzahlen zeigten positive Trends, wobei das GMV um 9 % auf 490 Millionen US-Dollar anstieg und die Bruttomarge auf 75,0 % verbessert wurde. Die Anzahl der aktiven Käufer stieg um 7 % auf 985.000, während der durchschnittliche Bestellwert um 5 % auf 564 US-Dollar zunahm. Für das Gesamtjahr 2025 bestätigte The RealReal seine Prognose und erwartet ein GMV von 1,96 bis 1,99 Milliarden US-Dollar, einen Umsatz von 645 bis 660 Millionen US-Dollar und ein bereinigtes EBITDA von 20 bis 30 Millionen US-Dollar.
Positive
  • Revenue increased 11% YoY to $160 million
  • Net income of $62 million compared to $(31) million loss in Q1 2024
  • Adjusted EBITDA improved to $4.1 million from $(2.3) million YoY
  • Gross margin improved 40 basis points to 75.0%
  • Active buyer count increased 7% to 985,000
  • Average order value (AOV) grew 5% to $564
Negative
  • Net income includes $80 million of non-cash gains, masking operational performance
  • GAAP diluted loss per share of $(0.14) despite reported net income
  • Non-GAAP diluted net loss per share of $(0.08)

Insights

The RealReal shows solid operational progress with positive Adjusted EBITDA and growing key metrics, though GAAP profitability relies heavily on non-cash gains.

The RealReal has delivered strong Q1 2025 results with revenue growing 11% year-over-year to $160 million, while GMV increased 9% to $490 million. Their transition to profitability shows meaningful progress, achieving positive Adjusted EBITDA of $4.1 million—a substantial $6.4 million improvement from Q1 2024's negative $2.3 million.

Looking deeper at the financials, the headline net income of $62 million includes $80 million in non-cash gains, which masks what would otherwise be an underlying net loss of approximately $18 million. This demonstrates that while operational metrics are improving, GAAP profitability without one-time gains remains a challenge. The mixed EPS picture—positive basic EPS of $0.56 versus negative diluted EPS of $0.14—further reflects this complexity.

Operationally, the company continues to strengthen its foundation with a 40 basis point improvement in gross margin to 75.0%. Consumer engagement metrics show healthy trends with active buyers up 7% to 985,000 and average order value increasing 5% to $564. Management's confidence in their trajectory is evident in the reaffirmation of full-year guidance despite macroeconomic uncertainties.

The company's strategic focus on its "growth playbook" appears to be paying dividends, particularly in supply acquisition with their highest growth in new consignors in over two years. Their mention of applying AI to operations suggests potential for further efficiency gains, though specific impact metrics aren't provided.

Their position at the intersection of luxury and value could be advantageous in the current economic environment, offering both premium products and relative accessibility as consumers become more value-conscious. The domestic sourcing model may provide some insulation from international supply chain disruptions and potential tariff impacts.

For Q2 2025, the company expects GMV of $476-486 million and revenue of $157-161 million with Adjusted EBITDA of $3.0-4.0 million, indicating continued but modest sequential growth. The full-year guidance suggests management expects the positive operational trends to continue through 2025.

Q1 2025 Revenue of $160 million, up 11% Year-Over-Year
Q1 2025 Net Income of $62 million including $80 million of non-cash gains
Q1 2025 Adjusted EBITDA of $4.1 million improved $6.4 million Year-Over-Year

SAN FRANCISCO, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The RealReal, Inc. (Nasdaq: REAL)—the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods—today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2025. First quarter 2025 gross merchandise value (GMV) and total revenue increased 9% and 11%, respectively, compared to the first quarter of 2024. During the quarter, gross margin of 75.0% improved 40 basis points compared to the same period in 2024. First quarter Adjusted EBITDA improved $6 million compared to the first quarter of 2024.

"We are pleased to report strong first quarter results and our focus remains steadfast,” said Rati Levesque, Chief Executive Officer of The RealReal. “We are reaffirming our full year 2025 guidance despite the uncertainties from tariffs and a less predictable backdrop. We occupy a unique position at the intersection of luxury and value, and we source our supply primarily from domestic closets, so there is potential to realize benefits in the current environment. Our strategy is working; we believe our brand is strong and we have built flexibility into our operations that enables us to effectively navigate a range of conditions.”

Levesque continued, “Our results demonstrate consistent execution on our strategic pillars: unlocking profitable supply through our growth playbook, driving operational efficiency, and obsessing over service to create exceptional experiences for our consignors and buyers. In the first quarter, the elements of our growth playbook – sales, marketing, and stores – came together to deliver healthy supply trends and our highest growth in new consignors in over two years. Our relentless focus on driving operational efficiencies, including our proven ability in applying AI to our operations, reinforces our confidence in delivering on our 2025 objectives."

First Quarter Highlights

  • GMV was $490 million, an increase of 9% compared to the same period in 2024
  • Total Revenue was $160 million, an increase of 11% compared to the same period in 2024
  • Gross Profit was $120 million, an increase of $13 million compared to the same period in 2024
  • Gross Margin was 75.0%, an increase of 40 basis points compared to the same period in 2024
  • Net Income was $62 million or 39.0% of total revenue, compared to $(31) million or (21.6)% of total revenue in the same period in 2024
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $4.1 million or 2.6% of total revenue compared to $(2.3) million or (1.6)% of total revenue in the same period in 2024
  • GAAP basic net income (loss) per share was $0.56 compared to $(0.30) in the prior year period and GAAP diluted net loss per share was $(0.14) compared to $(0.30) in the prior year period
  • Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss attributable to common shareholders per share was $(0.08) compared to $(0.12) in the prior year period
  • Top-line-related Metrics
    • Trailing twelve months active buyer count was 985,000, an increase of 7% compared to the same period in 2024
    • Average order value (AOV) was $564, an increase of 5% versus the same period in 2024

Q2 and Full Year 2025 Guidance
Based on market conditions as of May 8, 2025, we are reaffirming our full year guidance. Additionally, we are providing guidance for second quarter 2025 GMV, Total Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA, which is a Non-GAAP financial measure.

We have not reconciled forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss), the most directly comparable GAAP measure, because we cannot predict with reasonable certainty the ultimate outcome of certain components of such reconciliations, including payroll tax expense on employee stock transactions, that are not within our control, or other components that may arise, without unreasonable effort. For these reasons, we are unable to assess the probable significance of the unavailable information, which could materially impact the amount of future net income (loss).

 Q2 2025Full Year 2025
GMV$476$486 million$1.96 – $1.99 billion
Total Revenue$157 – $161 million$645 – $660 million
Adjusted EBITDA$3.0 – $4.0 million$20 – $30 million


Webcast and Conference Call

The RealReal will host a conference call to review the company’s first quarter results beginning at approximately 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time today (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time). A live webcast of the conference call and accompanying materials will be available online at investor.therealreal.com. A replay of the webcast will be available at the same location. To access the conference call by phone, participants will need to register to obtain a dial-in phone number and an access code. Please register using this link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI845ce0df025744eda18750eba5f22d41.

About The RealReal, Inc.

The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with more than 38 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have hundreds of in-house gemologists, horologists and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by thousands of brands across numerous categories—including women's and men's fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art and home—in support of the circular economy. We make selling effortless with free virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off and direct shipping. We handle all of the work for consignors, including authenticating, using AI and machine learning to determine optimal pricing, photographing and listing their items, as well as shipping and customer service.

Investor Relations Contact:
Caitlin Howe
IR@therealreal.com

Press Contact:
Mallory Johnston
pr@therealreal.com

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to, among other things, the future performance of The RealReal that are based on the company's current expectations, forecasts and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expect,” “plan,” "anticipate,” target,” “contemplate,” “project,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “intend,” “potential,” “continue,” “ongoing” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about future operating and financial results, including our strategies, plans, commitments, objectives and goals, in particular in the context of the recent geopolitical events, and uncertainty surrounding macroeconomic trends, financial guidance, anticipated growth in 2025, the anticipated impact of generative AI, and medium-term goals and projections. Actual results could differ materially from those predicted or implied and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. Other factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, inflation, macroeconomic uncertainty, geopolitical instability, any failure to generate a supply of consigned goods, pricing pressure on the consignment market resulting from discounting in the market for new goods, failure to efficiently and effectively operate our merchandising and fulfillment operations, labor shortages and other reasons.

More information about factors that could affect the company's operating results is included under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained by visiting the company's Investor Relations website at https://investor.therealreal.com or the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this press release, which are based on information available to the company on the date hereof. The company assumes no obligation to update such statements.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our unaudited and condensed financial statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), this earnings release and the accompanying tables and the related earnings conference call contain certain non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total revenue ("Adjusted EBITDA Margin"), non-GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders, and non-GAAP net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted. We have provided a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in this earnings release.

We do not, nor do we suggest that investors should, consider such non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors should also note that non-GAAP financial measures we use may not be the same non-GAAP financial measures, and may not be calculated in the same manner, as that of other companies, including other companies in our industry.

Adjusted EBITDA is a key performance measure that our management uses to assess our operating performance. Because Adjusted EBITDA facilitates internal comparisons of our historical operating performance on a more consistent basis, we use this measure as an overall assessment of our performance, to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies and for business planning purposes. Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled metrics of other companies.

We calculate Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before interest income, interest expense, provision (benefit) for income taxes, and depreciation and amortization, further adjusted to exclude stock-based compensation, employer payroll tax on employee stock transactions, restructuring charges, gain on extinguishment of debt, change in fair value of warrant liability and certain one-time expenses. The employer payroll tax expense related to employee stock transactions are tied to the vesting or exercise of underlying equity awards and the price of our common stock at the time of vesting, which may vary from period to period independent of the operating performance of our business. Adjusted EBITDA has certain limitations as the measure excludes the impact of certain expenses that are included in our statements of operations that are necessary to run our business and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) or any other measure of financial performance calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.

In particular, the exclusion of certain expenses in calculating Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin facilitates operating performance comparisons on a period-to-period basis and, in the case of exclusion of the impact of stock-based compensation and the related employer payroll tax on employee stock transactions, excludes an item that we do not consider to be indicative of our core operating performance. Investors should, however, understand that stock-based compensation and the related employer payroll tax will be a significant recurring expense in our business and an important part of the compensation provided to our employees. Accordingly, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results in the same manner as our management and board of directors.

Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that is calculated as net cash (used in) provided by operating activities less net cash used to purchase property and equipment and capitalized proprietary software development costs. We believe free cash flow is an important indicator of our business performance, as it measures the amount of cash we generate. Accordingly, we believe that free cash flow provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results in the same manner as our management.

Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted is a non-GAAP financial measure that is calculated as GAAP net income (loss) plus stock-based compensation expense, provision (benefit) for income taxes, payroll tax expense on employee stock transactions, restructuring charges, gain on extinguishment of debt, change in fair value of warrant liability, and certain one-time items divided by weighted average shares outstanding. We believe that making these adjustments before calculating per share amounts for all periods presented provides a more meaningful comparison between our operating results from period to period.

 
THE REALREAL, INC.
Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
  Three Months Ended March 31,
   2025   2024 
Revenue:    
Consignment revenue $123,814  $115,648 
Direct revenue  20,454   12,709 
Shipping services revenue  15,765   15,443 
Total revenue  160,033   143,800 
Cost of revenue:    
Cost of consignment revenue  12,954   13,280 
Cost of direct revenue  15,235   12,285 
Cost of shipping services revenue  11,821   10,956 
Total cost of revenue  40,010   36,521 
Gross profit  120,023   107,279 
Operating expenses:    
Marketing  15,855   15,283 
Operations and technology  66,978   62,972 
Selling, general and administrative  49,961   46,770 
Restructuring charges     196 
Total operating expenses(1)  132,794   125,221 
Loss from operations  (12,771)  (17,942)
Change in fair value of warrant liability  42,503   (15,583)
Gain on extinguishment of debt  37,101   4,177 
Interest income  1,374   2,069 
Interest expense  (6,320)  (3,751)
Other income, net  608    
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes  62,495   (31,030)
Provision for income taxes  95   71 
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders $62,400  $(31,101)
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders, basic $0.56  $(0.30)
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders, diluted $(0.14) $(0.30)
Weighted average shares used to compute net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic  112,038,075   105,212,053 
Weighted average shares used to compute net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, diluted  120,779,324   105,212,053 
     
(1) Includes stock-based compensation as follows:    
Marketing $303  $410 
Operations and technology  2,224   2,304 
Selling, general and administrative  4,832   4,406 
Total $7,359  $7,120 


THE REALREAL, INC.
Condensed Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
  March 31,
2025
 December 31,
2024
Assets    
Current assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $139,602  $172,212 
Accounts receivable, net  27,750   13,961 
Inventory, net  26,472   23,583 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  14,323   22,913 
Total current assets  208,147   232,669 
Property and equipment, net  97,608   94,443 
Operating lease right-of-use assets  73,972   75,714 
Restricted cash  14,859   14,911 
Other assets  5,781   5,358 
Total assets $400,367  $423,095 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit    
Current liabilities    
Accounts payable $19,764  $11,004 
Accrued consignor payable  82,278   89,718 
Operating lease liabilities, current portion  22,862   22,835 
Convertible senior notes, net, current portion  26,704   26,653 
Other accrued and current liabilities  88,384   98,466 
Total current liabilities  239,992   248,676 
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion  82,527   85,790 
Convertible senior notes, net  234,723   276,807 
Non-convertible notes, net  137,495   134,470 
Warrant liability  36,081   78,584 
Other noncurrent liabilities  5,618   6,144 
Total liabilities  736,436   830,471 
Stockholders’ deficit:    
Common stock, $0.00001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized as of March 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024; 113,094,079 and 111,242,479 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024, respectively  1   1 
Additional paid-in capital  855,357   846,450 
Accumulated deficit  (1,191,427)  (1,253,827)
Total stockholders’ deficit  (336,069)  (407,376)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit $400,367  $423,095 


THE REALREAL, INC.
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
  Three Months Ended March 31,
   2025   2024 
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net income (loss) $62,400  $(31,101)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash used in operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization  8,375   8,309 
Stock-based compensation expense  7,359   7,120 
Reduction of operating lease right-of-use assets  3,961   3,667 
Bad debt expense  671   424 
Non-cash interest expense  (560)  818 
Issuance costs allocated to liability classified warrants     374 
Accretion of debt discounts and issuance costs  494   581 
Provision for inventory write-downs and shrinkage  525   1,149 
Gain on debt extinguishment  (37,101)  (4,177)
Change in fair value of warrant liability  (42,503)  15,583 
Gain related to warehouse fire, net  (380)   
Other adjustments  (44)  (699)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Accounts receivable, net  (14,460)  (3,017)
Inventory, net  (3,414)  (23)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  7,307   2,993 
Other assets  (469)  258 
Operating lease liability  (5,455)  (4,916)
Accounts payable  1,783   133 
Accrued consignor payable  (7,440)  (1,322)
Other accrued and current liabilities  (9,254)  385 
Other noncurrent liabilities  (65)  (6)
    Net cash used in operating activities  (28,270)  (3,467)
Cash flow from investing activities:    
Insurance proceeds related to warehouse fire  1,719    
Capitalized proprietary software development costs  (2,864)  (3,180)
Purchases of property and equipment  (4,714)  (2,141)
Net cash used in investing activities  (5,859)  (5,321)
Cash flow from financing activities:    
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  24   7 
Taxes paid related to restricted stock vesting  (54)  (305)
Cash received from settlement of capped calls in conjunction with the Note Exchanges  1,499   396 
Issuance costs paid related to the Note Exchanges  (2)  (1,027)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  1,467   (929)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash  (32,662)  (9,717)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash    
Beginning of period  187,123   190,623 
End of period $154,461  $180,906 


The following table reflects the reconciliation of net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA for each of the periods indicated (in thousands):

  Three Months Ended March 31,
   2025   2024 
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation:    
Net income (loss) $62,400  $(31,101)
Net income (loss) (% of revenue)  39.0%  21.6%
Depreciation and amortization  8,375   8,309 
Interest income  (1,374)  (2,069)
Interest expense  6,320   3,751 
Provision for income taxes  95   71 
EBITDA  75,816   (21,039)
Stock-based compensation  7,359   7,120 
Payroll taxes expense on employee stock transactions  539   56 
Restructuring charges(1)     196 
Gain on extinguishment of debt(2)  (37,101)  (4,177)
Change in fair value of warrant liability(3)  (42,503)  15,583 
Adjusted EBITDA $4,110  $(2,261)
Adjusted EBITDA (% of revenue)  2.6%  (1.6)%
       

(1) The restructuring charges for the three months ended March 31, 2024 consist of employee severance related charges.
(2) The gain on extinguishment of debt for the three months ended March 31, 2025 reflects the difference between the carrying value of the February 2025 Exchanged Notes and the fair value of the 2031 Notes. The gain on extinguishment of debt for the three months ended March 31, 2024 reflects the difference between the carrying value of the 2024 Exchanged Notes and the fair value of the 2029 Notes.
(3) The change in fair value of warrant liability for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024 reflects the remeasurement of the warrants issued by the Company in connection with the 2024 Note Exchange in February 2024.

A reconciliation of GAAP net income (loss) to non-GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, in order to calculate non-GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders per share, basic and diluted, is as follows (in thousands, except share and per share data):

  Three Months Ended March 31,
   2025   2024 
Net income (loss) $62,400  $(31,101)
Stock-based compensation  7,359   7,120 
Payroll tax expense on employee stock transactions  539   56 
Restructuring charges     196 
Provision for income taxes  95   71 
Gain on extinguishment of debt  (37,101)  (4,177)
Change in fair value of warrant liability  (42,503)  15,583 
Non-GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders $(9,211) $(12,252)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding used to calculate Non-GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders per share, basic and diluted  112,038,075   105,212,053 
Non-GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders per share, basic and diluted $(0.08) $(0.12)


The following table presents a reconciliation of net cash used in operating activities to free cash flow for each of the periods indicated (in thousands):

  Three Months Ended March 31,
   2025   2024 
Net cash used in operating activities $(28,270) $(3,467)
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized proprietary software development costs  (7,578)  (5,321)
Free cash flow $(35,848) $(8,788)


Key Financial and Operating Metrics:

 March 31
2023
 June 30
2023
 September 30
2023
 December 31
2023
 March 30
2024
 June 30
2024
 September 30
2024
 December 31
2024
 March 31
2025
 (In thousands, except AOV and percentages)
GMV$444,366  $423,341  $407,608  $450,668  $451,941  $440,914  $433,074  $503,534  $490,405 
NMV$327,805  $303,918  $302,912  $335,245  $334,815  $329,422  $335,191  $383,447  $370,757 
Consignment Revenue$102,643  $96,577  $102,852  $113,500  $115,648  $112,714  $116,908  $128,126  $123,814 
Direct Revenue$24,953  $20,887  $17,356  $15,964  $12,709  $16,724  $15,623  $19,524  $20,454 
Shipping Services Revenue$14,308  $13,391  $12,964  $13,909  $15,443  $15,496  $15,224  $16,345  $15,765 
Number of Orders 891   789   794   826   840   820   829   870   869 
Take Rate 37.4%  36.7%  38.1%  37.7%  38.4%  38.5%  38.6%  37.7%  38.6%
Active Buyers 1,014   985   954   922   922   942   958   972   985 
AOV$499  $537  $513  $545  $538  $538  $522  $579  $564 

FAQ

What were The RealReal's (REAL) key financial results for Q1 2025?

In Q1 2025, The RealReal reported revenue of $160 million (+11% YoY), net income of $62 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $4.1 million. GMV increased 9% to $490 million, with a gross margin of 75.0%.

How many active buyers does The RealReal (REAL) have in 2025?

The RealReal reported 985,000 trailing twelve months active buyers as of Q1 2025, representing a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

What is The RealReal's (REAL) guidance for full year 2025?

The RealReal reaffirmed its 2025 guidance with GMV of $1.96-1.99 billion, revenue of $645-660 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $20-30 million.

What was The RealReal's (REAL) average order value in Q1 2025?

The RealReal's average order value (AOV) was $564 in Q1 2025, representing a 5% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

How did The RealReal's (REAL) gross margin perform in Q1 2025?

The RealReal's gross margin improved by 40 basis points to 75.0% in Q1 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
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